Iran's Pezeshkian Rejects Trump's Terrorism Accusation, Points to Israeli Attacks
Addressing the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has been a victim of terrorism, accusing Israel of assassinations and attacks inside the country.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected an accusation from US President Donald Trump that Iran engages in terrorism, telling the United Nations General Assembly instead that Iran has been a "victim of terrorism," according to a report from Anadolu Agency.
In his address, Pezeshkian accused Israel of carrying out assassinations and attacks across Iran, and said Iranians have been defending their country over the past seven months.
Response at the UN Podium
The remarks came as part of Pezeshkian's speech to the General Assembly, delivered in response to accusations leveled by Trump. The report does not provide additional detail on the specific assassinations or attacks Pezeshkian referenced, nor independent confirmation of the claims.
The exchange reflects continued tension between Iran and both the United States and Israel, playing out publicly on the UN General Assembly stage this week.
Neither Israeli nor US officials' direct responses to Pezeshkian's specific claims were included in the available source material.
Sources
- Iranian president rejects Trump's terrorism accusation, says Iran 'victim of terrorism' — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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